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Turf for the Earth

June 23, 2020 by Lorene Edwards Forkner in GROW

The grass is greener—for you and the environment—with a lush, low-maintenance ecology lawn.

Summer’s here—cue the lawnmower. Not to get too gender specific, but let’s face it, a “dad lawn” is a thing—tidy, tended and fawned over in a never-ending cycle of watering, feeding and mowing.

Unfortunately, dubious weed-and-feed chemicals produce a toxic carpet that’s a danger to children, pets and anyone who loves to loll about on a cushy sward. Eco-conscious gardeners brandish summer-brown turf, but a dry prickly surface isn’t nearly as much fun to frolic on.

An “ecology lawn,” a seed mix combining flowers and herbs along with resilient grasses, offers an earth-friendly alternative to conventional resource guzzling turf. Now lawn warriors, families and nature lovers alike can enjoy a lush green oasis with ease and peace of mind.

Read the entire story in the link below

GROW in the Seattle Times.

June 23, 2020 /Lorene Edwards Forkner
Special to the Seattle Times
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